Naugatuck Police Don't Allow Grinch Burglars to Steal Local Family's Christmas: WATCH

NAUGATUCK, CT — The Grinch was no match for the Naugatuck Police Department.

Police Lt. Bryan Cammarata said Friday night the department responded to a burglary at a New Haven Road residence.

The victim told police that someone had broken into their home and had stolen several items including electronics items, clothing and Christmas gifts for her family, including a new PS4 game system intended for her 10 year-old son, police said.

"Officers investigating the incident processed the scene and in the course of doing so, decided to pool resources amongst themselves," Cammarata said. "Officers then went to the Game Stop on New Haven Road and purchased a new PS4 game system for the family. When the Game Stop store manager heard why the officers were buying the system, the store also pitched in by providing a generous discount off the price (Thank you Game Stop!!)."

The video, which you can see below, shows the moment when officers advised the victim, who is a single mom of the officers purchase, and offered her the option of holding the gift until Sunday (Christmas) or giving the gift to her son immediately.

As you can see in the video, she was very appreciative and opted to allow her son to have an early Christmas gift, Cammarata said. (The child's reaction, which you can see on the video, will lead to a lot of tissues and is truly heartwarming.)

"The Naugatuck Police Department would again like to thank Game Stop of Cross Point Plaza for their help and gracious discount and for assisting the officers of the NPD in helping this family out a bit after being victimized," Cammarata said.

The Police Department is actively investigating the burglary and are trying to obtain any information that may help in identifying the suspect(s). If anyone has information regarding this burglary you are urged to contact the Naugatuck Police Department at 203-729-5221 or the NPD Confidential Tip Line at 203-720-1010.